On Saturday morning, John and I were picked up at our hotel by Gloria Zobeydan Romero (Local Corrdinator). She arrived by tuc-tuc, an efficient and very popular mode of transport. (Photo: Tuc-tuc in front of Sesemil Bibliomovil). The ride was on a muddy, uphill, and beautiful road, an adventure in itself.
The Copan Bibliomovils, as created by Riecken, are ten small libraries in surrounding communities, supplied with books and ongoing training.
In Sesemil, the Bibliomovil is staffed by two young volunteers, Duvin Yoleny Liverra (15) and Irma Suyapa Guerra (16). The Bibliomovil is housed in a small building in front of Duvin's parents' house and includes 200 books including children's, young adult, and reference books.
(Photo: John, Gloria Zobeydan Romero, Duvin Yoleny Liverra, Irma Suyopa Guerra, and young patron of the Bibliomovil)
Duvin tells us that the Bibliomovil has story hour every Saturday morning, with around ten children attending. Sometimes, if materials are available, they will also organize craft projects for those attending.
We asked Duvin what is most needed by the Sesemil Bibliomovil. She said that a computer, materials for hands-on craft projects, and more picture books for the children would all be helpful to the community.
Both Duvin and Irma enjoy working with children. When asked what she would like to do in the future, Duvin said she would like to continue her work with the Bibliomovil and hopes to see it grow in the future.
Duvin tells us that the Bibliomovil has story hour every Saturday morning, with around ten children attending. Sometimes, if materials are available, they will also organize craft projects for those attending.
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